COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONThis traditional German Oktoberfest style beer is brewed with the highest quality German malt & hops. Available during the fall season on tap and in 16oz Cans.
The Fest is crafted in small batches at Cottrell Brewery in Pawcatuck, CT and at the award-winning High Falls Brewery in Rochester, NY under the supervision of Brew-master Sean Larkin. Vienna, Pilsner, Light and Dark Munich malts make up the backbone of this beast, and Northern Brewer & Tettnanger hops are added to give it a crisp but subtle hop flavor.

Crisp deep copper and bronzed coloured body with a rich, four centimetre tall, rather soapy tan head that leaves a pretty ugly lace. Aroma of alcohol, caramel, very earthy malts and a touch of grain that is noticeable at the end. Light to Medium-bodied; Assertive caramelised sugar flavours start the beer strong with a good and cereal-based malt body showing some light alcohol and a fair amount of earth; All finished with some fruit, squash and light spice notes which are probably attributed to the malt bill and yeast strain. Aftertaste shows a fairly easy-to-drink yet balanced beer with a good caramel flavour, some light toffee, hints of earth and a smooth finish showing some good, albeit fairly light, complexities. I sampled this pint sized, sixteen ounce can, purchased from New Beer Distributors in New York, New York on 08-November-2014 for US$2,25 sampled at home in Washington on 15-December-2014.

Ahh. Finally a Rhode Island Beer though I suspect brewed at a brewery I bike past sometimes on my way home from work. Very light, a bit malty, but no off notes. Some grain. Refreshing. More toward a straight lager than an Okt but it works.

Presentation: It was poured from a 12 oz can into small German style mug. The can lists the abv at 5.5% abv and there is a short description of the beer as well.
Appearance: The color is a beautiful deep orange amber with great clarity and plenty of visible carbonation. From the aggressive pour I got a tall, white and frothy head. It settles down fairly quick and just maintains a wispy thin film covering. Lacing is minimal and very slick.
Smell: It has a very malty nose with earthy hops for balance. Mostly I pick notes of caramel, toffee, fresh bread
Taste / Palate: The flavor is classic German lager all the way. It has a fresh bready maltiness loaded with a nutty, caramel and nougat like character. Hops adds a light earthy dryness and bitterness. The feel is right on for the style and very drinkable.

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